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Niferex-150
Niferex ® -150 Capsules
(ferrous asparto glycinate and polysaccharide iron) Complex
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Capsule
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Iron (elemental) (33% as Sumalate™† and 67% as polysaccharide iron complex) |
150 mg | 833% |
| Vitamin C from Ester-C ®‡ (81% and 1% of Ester-C ® as ascorbic acid and threonic acid) |
50 mg | 56% |
| Succinic acid | 50 mg | * |
| * Daily Value not established | ||
Other ingredients: Malic acid, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, gelatin, titanium dioxide, D&C Yellow No. 10, D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No.1, and pharmaceutical glaze.
What are the precautions when taking polysaccharide-iron complex capsules (Niferex-150)?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before taking this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: iron overload disorder (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: use/abuse of alcohol, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcer, colitis).
If your brand of iron supplement also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if...
† Sumalate" (ferrous asparto glycinate) is a trademark of Albion International, Inc., Clearfield, Utah. U.S. Patent Pending.
What are the precautions when taking polysaccharide-iron complex capsules (Niferex-150)?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before taking this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: iron overload disorder (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: use/abuse of alcohol, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcer, colitis).
If your brand of iron supplement also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if...
‡ Ester-C® is a patented pharmaceutical grade material consisting of calcium ascorbate and calcium threonate. Ester-C® is a licensed trademark of Zila Nutraceuticals, Inc.
What are the precautions when taking polysaccharide-iron complex capsules (Niferex-150)?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before taking this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: iron overload disorder (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: use/abuse of alcohol, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcer, colitis).
If your brand of iron supplement also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if...
Last reviewed on RxList: 8/15/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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